Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Shanghai (IST - SHA)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Shanghai and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$512	Gulf Air 1 stop 15 hr Thu, Jan 8 — Wed, Jan 21	The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is currently $512
Cheapest one-way flight	$382	China Southern 1 stop 17 hr Wed, Dec 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is currently $382
Cheapest nonstop flights	$697	China Eastern Nonstop 11 hr Mon, Feb 16 — Sun, Mar 1	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is currently $697
Last-minute weekend getaway	$671	China Southern 1 stop 27 hr Thu, Nov 27 — Sun, Nov 30	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Shanghai is currently $671
Cheapest business class flights	$2,028	China Southern 1 stop 19 hr Thu, Jan 15 — Wed, Jan 28	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is currently $2,028

Fastest flight	10 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to Shanghai takes 10 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Shanghai is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $430–690
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $570–720

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Shanghai

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $801

Typical price: $940–1,750

11 weekly nonstop flights

IST - PVG Every day
China Eastern

Nonstop

from $736

Typical price: $750–1,100

3 weekly nonstop flights

IST - PVG Every Wed, Fri, Sun

14 weekly connecting flights

IST - PVG, SHA Every Tue
China Southern

from $644

Typical price: $580–1,050

49 weekly connecting flights

IST - PVG, SHA Every day
Air China

Typical price: $730–960

32 weekly connecting flights

IST - PVG, SHA Every Wed, Fri, Sun
Emirates

from $1,001

Typical price: $910–1,300

27 weekly connecting flights

IST - PVG Every day
Qatar Airways

from $744

Typical price: $660–1,100

26 weekly connecting flights

IST, SAW - PVG Every day

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 23 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 34 min 56 mi

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 29 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 13 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 35 min 64 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Shanghai

When are the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Shanghai?

The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Shanghai are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $430 to $690.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Shanghai?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Gulf Air from $512. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $382.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is $801, flying from Feb 6 to Feb 21.
The cheapest China Eastern flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is $736, flying from Jan 11 to Jan 25.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is $644, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 25.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is $1,001, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 25.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is $744, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.

What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Shanghai?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Shanghai starts at $512 from Thu, Jan 8 to Wed, Jan 21. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $382 and departs on Wed, Dec 3.

How long does it take to fly from Istanbul to Shanghai?

10 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Istanbul to Shanghai.

When should you fly to Shanghai, China?

Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Istanbul to Shanghai?

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Shanghai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What is the best airline to fly from Istanbul to Shanghai?

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Istanbul to Shanghai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Istanbul to Shanghai.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 11 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 49 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Shanghai are:

China Eastern offers 3 nonstop flights and 14 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Air China offers 32 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Emirates offers 27 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Qatar Airways offers 26 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Istanbul and Shanghai.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Shanghai?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Gulf Air from $512. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $382.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is $801, flying from Feb 6 to Feb 21.
The cheapest China Eastern flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is $736, flying from Jan 11 to Jan 25.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is $644, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 25.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is $1,001, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 25.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is $744, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.

Which airlines have direct flights from Istanbul to Shanghai?

Turkish Airlines and China Eastern fly direct from Istanbul to Shanghai.

There are 11 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 China Eastern direct flights from Istanbul to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Istanbul to Shanghai?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Shanghai at price $671 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Nov 27 to Sun, Nov 30.

Which airlines have direct flights from Istanbul to Shanghai?

Turkish Airlines and China Eastern fly direct from Istanbul to Shanghai.

There are 11 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 China Eastern direct flights from Istanbul to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

When are direct flights from Istanbul to Shanghai available?

There are direct flights from Istanbul to Shanghai on a daily basis.

What are the cheapest direct flights from Istanbul to Shanghai?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Istanbul and Shanghai start at $697 from Mon, Feb 16 to Sun, Mar 1 with China Eastern.

How can I find nonstop flights from Istanbul to Shanghai?

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Istanbul to Shanghai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Istanbul to Shanghai?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Shanghai start at $2,028 from Thu, Jan 15 to Wed, Jan 28 with China Southern.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Istanbul to Shanghai?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Shanghai start at $512 from Thu, Jan 8 to Wed, Jan 21.

How can I book business class trips from Istanbul to Shanghai?

To book business class trips from Istanbul to Shanghai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

Are there any last-minute deals from Istanbul to Shanghai next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Istanbul and Shanghai starts at $671 from Thu, Nov 27 to Sun, Nov 30 with China Southern.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Istanbul to Shanghai?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Shanghai at price $671 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Nov 27 to Sun, Nov 30.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Shanghai?

To find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Shanghai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.